Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peek

(After stating the foregoing facts.) It appears conclusively, from the evidence, that the shooting of Peek did not grow or arise out of his employment. The assault upon him had no connection whatever with his employment. The risk of being exposed to an unprovoked assault by one seemingly insane was not a risk peculiarly incident to Peek’s employment. All persons, whether in an employment similar to that of Peek or in any other employment, are subject to such a risk anywhere in the company of others. We adopt the legal conclusions expressed in the opinion of lion. R. C. Norman of the…